PARK AEROSPACE CORP. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
PARK AEROSPACE CORP (PKE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Donna D’Amico-Annitto 486 North Oliver Road, Bldg. Z Newton, Kansas 67114 (316) 283-6500 PARK AEROSPACE CORP. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Newton, Kansas, Thursday, October 8, 2026…..Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE-PKE) reported results for the 202
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Why it matters
The earnings beat suggests near‑term upside for the stock, while the detailed financials give investors a clearer view of the company's momentum.
Market read
Primary earnings disclosure for a micro‑cap aerospace firm; relevant for short‑term traders and sector watchers.
What to watch
Potential cost pressures, raw material pricing, and competition from larger composites suppliers.
PARK AEROSPACE CORP. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Second-quarter sales, net earnings, diluted earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA were all higher than both the prior-year quarter and the 2027 fiscal year first quarter, while gross margin and net earnings margin exceeded the prior-year quarter.
Key metrics
shortened, hover for the filing’s print| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $20,791,000 | – | – |
| Cost of sales, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $13.66M | – | – |
| Gross profit, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $7.13M | – | – |
| Gross profit as a percentage of net sales, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | 34.3% | – | – |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $2.40M | – | – |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses as a percentage of net sales, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | 11.6% | – | – |
| Earnings from Operations, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $4.73M | – | – |
| Interest and Other Income, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $839K | – | – |
| Earnings from Operations before Income Taxes, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $5.57M | – | – |
| Income Tax Provision, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $1.04M | – | – |
| Net earnings, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $4,534,000 | – | – |
| Net earnings as a percentage of net sales, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | 21.8% | – | – |
| Basic earnings per share, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $0.21 | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per share, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $0.21 | – | – |
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | 21.73M | – | – |
| Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | 21.92M | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDA, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026non-GAAP | $5,285,000 | – | – |
| Depreciation, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026other | $469K | – | – |
| Stock Option Expense, 13 weeks ended August 30, 2026other | $84K | – | – |
| Net sales, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $39,103,000 | – | – |
| Cost of sales, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $25.59M | – | – |
| Gross profit, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $13.51M | – | – |
| Gross profit as a percentage of net sales, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | 34.6% | – | – |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $4.76M | – | – |
| Earnings from Operations, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $8.75M | – | – |
| Interest and Other Income, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $1.63M | – | – |
| Earnings from Operations before Income Taxes, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $10.37M | – | – |
| Income Tax Provision, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $2.31M | – | – |
| Net earnings, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $8,067,000 | – | – |
| Net earnings as a percentage of net sales, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | 20.6% | – | – |
| Basic earnings per share, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $0.38 | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per share, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026GAAP | $0.37 | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDA, 26 weeks ended August 30, 2026non-GAAP | $9,861,000 | – | – |
| Cash and Marketable Securities, August 30, 2026GAAP | $114.7M | – | – |
| Total assets, August 30, 2026GAAP | $175.1M | – | – |
| Total liabilities, August 30, 2026GAAP | $12.35M | – | – |
| Shareholders’ Equity, August 30, 2026GAAP | $162.7M | – | – |
| Equity per Share, August 30, 2026GAAP | $7.39 | – | – |
What drove it
- Park develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt advanced composite materials used to produce composite structures for the global aerospace markets.
- The release identifies advanced composite materials, composite parts, structures, assemblies and low volume tooling as the Company’s offerings.
Concerns
- No forward guidance was provided in the release.
- No segment revenue or segment profitability disclosure was provided.
- No operating cash flow, capital expenditures or free cash flow was reported.
- Second-quarter gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 34.3%, compared with 34.8% for the 2027 fiscal year first quarter.
What to watch
- Whether sales and Adjusted EBITDA continue above the prior-year quarter and 2027 fiscal year first-quarter levels.
- Gross profit as a percentage of net sales, which was 34.3% in the second quarter versus 31.2% in the prior-year quarter and 34.8% in the first quarter.
- Selling, General & Administrative Expenses as a percentage of net sales, which were 11.6% in the second quarter versus 13.9% in the prior-year quarter.
- Cash and Marketable Securities, reported at $114,749 (in thousands) at August 30, 2026.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash and Marketable Securities were $114,749 (in thousands) at August 30, 2026, compared to $89,368 (in thousands) at March 1, 2026.
- Total assets were $175,083 (in thousands) at August 30, 2026, compared to $142,228 (in thousands) at March 1, 2026.
- Total liabilities were $12,351 (in thousands) at August 30, 2026, compared to $12,278 (in thousands) at March 1, 2026.
- Shareholders’ Equity was $162,732 (in thousands) at August 30, 2026, compared to $129,950 (in thousands) at March 1, 2026.
- No debt line item was reported in the condensed comparative balance sheets.
Analysis
Park reported a stronger second quarter across its principal reported income-statement measures. Net sales were $20,791,000, compared with $16,381,000 in the 2026 fiscal year second quarter and $18,312,000 in the 2027 fiscal year first quarter. Net earnings were $4,534,000, compared with $2,404,000 and $3,533,000, respectively. Diluted earnings per share were $0.21, compared with $0.12 in the prior-year quarter and $0.17 in the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $5,285,000, compared with $3,401,000 and $4,576,000, respectively.
Profitability improved substantially from the prior-year quarter. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 34.3%, versus 31.2%, while Selling, General & Administrative Expenses as a percentage of net sales were 11.6%, versus 13.9%. Earnings from Operations were $4,732 (in thousands), compared with $2,845 (in thousands). Net earnings as a percentage of net sales was 21.8%, compared with 14.7%. Sequentially, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was below the first quarter’s 34.8%, although Selling, General & Administrative Expenses as a percentage of net sales declined from 12.9% and net earnings margin increased from 19.3%.
For the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2027, net sales were $39,103,000 compared with $31,781,000 for the prior-year period. Net earnings were $8,067,000 compared with $4,484,000, and Adjusted EBITDA was $9,861,000 compared with $6,364,000. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 34.6%, compared with 30.9%, and net earnings as a percentage of net sales was 20.6%, compared with 14.1%.
The balance sheet reported Cash and Marketable Securities of $114,749 (in thousands) at August 30, 2026, compared with $89,368 (in thousands) at March 1, 2026. Total liabilities were $12,351 (in thousands), while Shareholders’ Equity was $162,732 (in thousands). The filing did not provide guidance, capital-return disclosures, operating cash flow, capital expenditures, free cash flow, segment financials, or management commentary assigning reported sales or margin performance to specific period drivers.
Not in the filing
stated, not guessed- Forward revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, tax rate and other guidance
- Prior outlook for guidance comparison
- Segment revenue, segment growth and segment profitability
- Operating cash flow
- Capital expenditures
- Free cash flow
- Debt balance
- Share repurchases
- Dividends
- Management quotes from named executives
- Reported percentage changes for sales, earnings, EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and other metrics
- Tax rate
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Background
Park Aerospace Corp filed an 8‑K reporting its Q2 FY2027 results, showing increased sales and earnings, and provided conference call details.
Ticker impact
Park reported net sales of $20.791M and net earnings of $4.534M for Q2 FY2027, up from $16.381M and $2.404M a year earlier.
upward pressure as earnings and sales exceed prior period and may beat analyst expectations.
Revenue rose 27% YoY and earnings nearly doubled, indicating improved operational performance.
Market effects
Aerospace composites sector may benefit from perceived demand strength.
U.S. equities, especially small‑cap aerospace stocks.
Limited to investors tracking niche aerospace materials.
Counterpoint
Growth may be modest in absolute terms; small‑cap size could limit broader market impact.
Key entities
- companyPark Aerospace Corp.
U.S. aerospace composites manufacturer reporting Q2 results.
